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Sep 14, 2021

Singer-Songwriter Neffy, Arlington Native, Wins NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest

The musician clinched the top spot for her entry “Wait Up.”

Jul 29, 2021

Meet Some Of The D.C.-Area Musicians Who Entered NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest This Year

From D.C.’s “Queen of the Blues” to a classically trained vocalist and rapper from Prince George’s County.

Dec 02, 2020

Outgoing D.C. Councilmember David Grosso Is Headed To A Major Lobbying Firm

Grosso will advise the firm’s clients in the real estate, hospitality, education, health care, arts, and cannabis industries.

Sep 23, 2020

WAMU Names Esther Ciammachilli As The New Host Of ‘Morning Edition’

She’ll be replacing host Matt McCleskey starting October 1.

Aug 29, 2016

Welcome To The Goat Rodeo, D.C.’s Independent Podcast Network

They have three locally made podcasts up, and they are about to announce another three.

Aug 17, 2016

NPR Axes Its Comment Section After Deciding It’s Not ‘Useful’

The old adage “don’t read the comments” will no longer be applicable to NPR readers.

Nov 20, 2015

Photos: An Autotune-Less T-Pain Plays NPR

T-Pain brought the soul last night with a free show at NPR.

Oct 14, 2015

StoryCorps and Library of Congress Team Up For ‘The Great Thanksgiving Listen’

The pilot project intends to gather stories and memories from elder family members during a time when extended families are likely to be gathered together.

Aug 24, 2015

Set Your Alarm: Yo La Tengo Will Be The House Band For NPR’s Morning Edition

The indie-rock greats will play songs old and new in between news segments on Morning Edition.

Nov 03, 2014

Legendary ‘Car Talk’ Co-Host Tom Magliozzi Dies

Tom Magliozzi, co-host of NPR’s “Car Talk,” died today at age 77.

 
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